Nixalite - Migrate for Agriculture Bird Repellent Brochure

Migrate for AgricultureBird Repellent for BerriesMigrate for AgricultureBird Repellent for BerriesCGRejex-it® Migrate™ for AgricultureWeather Conditionsmakes treated cherries, grapes and blueberriesunpalatable to birds. It works as a sensory repellentand irritates the mouth and stomach of birds who try toingest the treated berries, without causing adversephysiological reactions in the birds. Migrate™ forAgriculture works because it affects the behavior whilecausing no actual harm to the bird. As a result, birdswill avoid feeding in places where Migrate™ forAgriculture is present, diverting them to other feedingareas. So far, no bird species has been found, that is notaffected by the Migrate for Agricultural bird repellents.Rejex-it® Migrate™ for Agriculture has beenformulated from food grade ingredients with an activeingredient, methyl-anthanilate, that meets US FoodChemical Codex (FCC) specifications. Rejex-it®Migrate™ for Agriculture is an aqueous slurry of micro-encapsulated product that is miscible with water in anyratio.Research has shown to date that all bird species areaffected by Migrate™. After one application of Migrate™for Agriculture, birds quickly leave the treated areas.Migrate™ for Agriculture can be mixed with water andspray applied up to the day of harvest for blueberries.Limit the application to 3 days before harvest forcherries and grapes. If the grapes are used for winemaking, spray only up to 5 days to harvest.Apply Migrate™ for Agriculture when there is no rain inthe forecast, in the morning after dew disappears or inthe evening. Do not apply when the sun is directlyoverhead or in freezing conditions. Apply when fruit isdry and approaches a ripeness susceptible to birdfeeding.Note: ALWAYS read all product information and the product label before applicationCopyright© 2010 by Nixalite® of America Inc. All rights reserved. Nixalite® is a registered trademark of Nixalite® of America Inc. Printed with pride in the USA.PhoneFaxEmail:Web:: 800.624.1189 or 309.755.8771: 800.624.1196 or 309.755.0077birdcontrol@nixalite.comwww.nixalite.com1025 16th Avenue East Moline, IL. 61244Nixalite of America Inc.®Experts In Architectural Bird Control Since 1950Where the World Shops for Humane Bird and Animal Control.Application DirectionsFor Aerial ApplicationFor Ground ApplicationAdditional ApplicationsMicro encapsulationMigrate™ for Agriculture is applied using a pump orpower-blast sprayer. Shake the Migrate™ before mixingwith water. Read the label for the appropriate mixtures.Mix in well-ventilated areas. For better coverage forblueberries and grapes, add a silicone surfactant.Mix Migrate™ at a ratio of 1 part product to 1-3 partswater. Apply spray mixture at a rate of 10-20 gallons ofspray mixture per acre. (See label for details.)Mix Migrate™ at a ratio of 1 part product to 10-20 partswater. At the 1:10 ratio, apply 25-50 gallons spraymixture per acre. At the 1:20 ratio, apply between 50-100 gallons spray mixture per acre. Ratios shouldprovide adequate coverage on fruit surfaces.One application lasts from 2-3 weeks. Repeat treatmentevery seven days if bird feeding continues. On cherries,one application is usually sufficient. On blueberries,usually two applications are needed. Apply the firstbefore the first berries can be eaten by birds, and thesecond after the first harvest.Micro encapsulation is the process of enclosing asubstance inside a miniature capsule. Such capsulesare called micro capsules. The substance inside theMigrate™ micro capsule is Methyl Anthranilate. Thecapsule wall is made of a natural substance. Thecapsule wall keeps the Methyl Anthranilate from directcontact with turf or plants, which may causediscoloration in heavy applications.Protect cherries, grapes and blueberries from losses dueto pest bird depredation. Safe, easy to apply and humane control.What is Migrate for Agriculture?What does do?How does work?Will it change the taste of the fruit?How safe is ?When do I apply ?How soon after applying can I harvest?How do I apply It?How often will I need to apply?Is ‘more’ Better?Can I mix it with other solutions?How do I apply for ground applications?How do I apply for aerial applications?Food products with MANaturally occurring sources of MAMigrate for Agriculture (formerly Crop Guardian) is a micro-encapsulated formulation of Methyl-Anthranilateused for the non-lethal control of birds. Theactive ingredient, MA is a food grade repellent which exceeds USFood Chemical Codex (FCC) specifications, and is classified asGenerally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Expert Panel of theFlavor & Extract Manufacturers Association. MA is a commonadditive to foods, food flavors, and fragrances.It is used to reduce bird damage to berry crops. It is approved foruse on grapes, blueberries and cherries. It is mixed with waterand sprayed on berry crops.It is a micro-encapsulated MA taste repellent that makessprayed crops unpalatable to birds, teaching them to feedelsewhere. The slight grape odor has no affect on birds - it is thetaste of the MA that discourages bird predation.While the label states application up to the day of harvest, forcherries and grapes, it is advised to limit the application to 3days before harvest to eliminate any slight grape taste on yourfruit. If the grapes are used for wine making, you might want tospray only up to 5 days to harvest. Blueberries are not assensitive to taste contamination and application up to harvesthas no impact on taste.It will not harm people, plants or animals. It is formulated fromfood grade ingredients with an active ingredient that exceeds USFood Chemical Codex (FCC) specifications.Apply to dry fruit only after the fruit is ripening and there is nosignificant rain in the forecast. See label for more details.Migrate for Agriculture can be applied to your blueberries up tothe day of harvest. It is advised to limit the application to 3 daysbefore harvest for cherries and grapes, and 5 days for grapes forwine making to eliminate any grape-like taste on your fruit.Read the label for the correct amount of waterto add for your type of fruit. Shake well andadd it and the recommended quantity of water.DO NOT use a hose end sprayer. For bettercoverage for blueberries and grapes, add awetting agent or surfactant.Repeat the treatment within seven days if the birds continuefeeding on the fruit.No, for best results, apply Migrate for Agriculture within therecommended amounts for the type of fruit that you are treating.NO. It has not been tested for mixing with other activeingredients. You may inadvertently damage the fruit you intendto protect. Mix only with water.Mix with water at a ratio of one part product to 10-20 parts water.At the 1:10 ratio, apply 25-50 gallons spray mixture per acre. Atthe 1:20 ratio, apply between 50 and 100 gallons of mixture peracre. See the product label for more information.Mix with water at a ratio of one part product to 1 to 3 parts water.Apply spray mixture at a rate of 10-20 gallons of spray mixtureper acre. See label for further clarification.Listed MA concentrations are averagesFruit juices 16 ppm Ice cream 21 ppmCandy 56 ppm Baked goods 20 ppmGelatin/pudding 23 ppm Chewing gum 2200 ppmConcord Grapes, Orange Blossoms, Jasmine Blossoms, AcaciaBlossoms, Gardenia Blossoms, Neroli Oil(hereafterlisted as ‘MA’)Migrate for AgricultureMigrate for AgricultureMigrate for AgricultureMigrate for AgricultureFrequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsAbout Migrate for AgricultureNote: ALWAYS read all product information and the product label before applicationCopyright© 2010 by Nixalite® of America Inc. All rights reserved. Nixalite® is a registered trademark of Nixalite® of America Inc. Printed with pride in the USA.PhoneFaxEmail:Web:: 800.624.1189 or 309.755.8771: 800.624.1196 or 309.755.0077birdcontrol@nixalite.comwww.nixalite.com1025 16th Avenue East Moline, IL. 61244Nixalite of America Inc.®Experts In Architectural Bird Control Since 1950Where the World Shops for Humane Bird and Animal Control.